Senior Executive Assistant (UAE National)

Job description

We are currently supporting a leading semi government organisation in Abu Dhabi who are looking to recruit two Senior Executive Assistant positions, supporting either the SVP or EVP of the division.

This is a handson executive support role suited to someone with strong experience supporting senior stakeholders, excellent organisational skills and a mature, proactive approach.

Please note this role requires a UAE National Family Book.

Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive executive support to a Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President, including calendar and meeting management, correspondence and day-to-day coordination.
• Manage competing priorities and ensure the executive is well prepared for meetings, commitments and key deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, documents and follow-up actions across internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a reliable point of contact, ensuring information and requests are handled efficiently and with appropriate confidentiality.
• Support the executive with travel arrangements, scheduling and other administrative requirements as needed.
• Coordinate across different teams and stakeholders within the wider function.
• Anticipate requirements, follow up on actions and proactively resolve day-to-day issues.
• Work flexibly according to business requirements, including occasional changes to working hours or meeting schedules.

Requirements
• UAE National with family book.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally with strong Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience.
• Experience supporting senior-level stakeholders, ideally at VP, SVP, EVP or equivalent level.
• Experience within energy, oil & gas, infrastructure or another large, complex organisation would be advantageous.
• Candidates with a combination of HR/business support and Executive Assistant experience will also be considered.
• A Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification or Bachelor's Degree is preferred; but not required
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Positive, proactive and reliable personality, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Mature and professional approach, with the ability to handle confidential information and senior stakeholders with discretion.
• Flexible and comfortable working around changing priorities and executive schedules.

Working Hours & Benefits
• Monday - Thursday: 8 hour working day, flexi hours
• Friday: 6 hour working day.
• 4 work from home days per month
• Approx budget - AED 24,000–28,000 per month, depending on experience + flight, bonus, increment, and more.